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Stories published December 13, 2004

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

NFC WEST Niners escape loss to Arizona

A Peterson field goal lifted San Fransisco to the overtime win ... again. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The


LOCAL

LOCAL 2 Boardman wrestlers improve records to 7-0 PAINESVILLE -- Boardman High's varsity


No. 9 Tennessee 78, No. 15 DePaul 63

No. 9 Tennessee 78, No. 15 DePaul 63 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Freshman Alexis Hornbuckle looked shaky


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv y-New


NBA Cavs drop second straight

The Spurs shot 84 percent in the first half of 116-97 win. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio


AFC Bengals fall short; Pats wrap up East

Bengals quarterback Palmer suffered a sprained knee in the loss. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Making the


MEN'S TOP 25 Krzyzewski newest 700 club member

ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- Mike Krzyzewski celebrated his latest milestone in style, sitting


MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Titans hope to stuff Gonzalez

The Chiefs have lost six games by eight points or fewer. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --Gunther


Life Skills Center to graduate 40

YOUNGSTOWN -- Life Skills Center of Youngstown will hold its graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday


Walt Harris named Stanford head coach

Walt Harris named Stanford head coach STANFORD, Calif. -- Pittsburgh's Walt Harris was hired as


Star's revival story inspires graduates

The singer's cousin told graduates to remember their roots. MAUREEN McGOVERN WAS BLESSED with a


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 5-0-0 Pick 4, 0-2-5-5 Rolling Cash 5, 1-14-22-34-35 Super Lotto,


ELLEN GOODMAN U.S. shuns human rights advocate

Opinion: BOSTON -- Ever wonder what happened to the State Department's chief of propaganda? The head of


Today is Monday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2004. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2004. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date in


Annie's Mailbox 'Jon' makes her feel used

Dear Annie: I have been dating "Jon" for two years, and we became engaged last November. I am


Youth conference set for Thursday

Youth conference set for Thursday BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association


DAVID HAUGH Irish turn priority to results

CHICAGO -- They have disagreed about so many things at Notre Dame lately that somebody might want to


Missing the targets

Opinion: Washington Post: Between 1993 and 2002, 142 female cadets at the Air Force Academy reported being


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Leinart plans to return for 5th year

The Heisman winner said he doesn't intend to go pro early. NEW YORK (AP) -- Matt Leinart owns a


Cleveland gives away ball, game

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Troy Vincent went from sideline cheerleader to on-field contributor,


STEELERS 17, JETS 6

STEELERS 17, JETS 6 NY Jets0033--6 Pittsburgh30014--17 First Quarter Pit--FG Reed 34, 2:24.


HOW SHE SEES IT Republican leader is on a fool's errand

Opinion: By BRONWYN LANCE CHESTER VIRGINIAN-PILOT Remember President Bush's roundly panned whim to put a


WORLD CUP SKI JUMPING RESULTS

WORLD CUP SKI JUMPING RESULTS AT HARRACHOV, CZECH REPUBLIC K125 1. Janne Ahonen, Finland,


Steelers stay hot; Browns go down

Steelers stay hot; Browns go down kSTEELERS running back Jerome Bettis, above, contributed greatly


BASEBALL CALENDAR

BASEBALL CALENDAR Dec. 10-13 -- Winter meetings, Anaheim, Calif. Dec. 19 -- Last day for free


HOW THEY SEE IT There's no money in Social Security trust fund

Opinion: By BRIAN RIEDL and DAVID C. JOHN HERITAGE FOUNDATION President Bush wants Congress to make


HELOISE Help patient during hospital stay

Dear Heloise: Recently, my husband was hospitalized for surgery at a hospital 100 miles from home.


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MAHONING VALLEY Pastor selected for state council

The new council member is pastor of New Birth Community Church. COLUMBUS -- Gov. Bob Taft recently


COACHING Sources: Weis to take reigns at Notre Dame

The decision ends a two-week search for Willingham's replacement. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- New


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Shelter will get a boost from county legal fees

Sojourner House's United Way funding has seen a big reduction over the years. YOUNGSTOWN -- Fees


China's Wang wins again at speedskating

China's Wang wins again at speedskating BEIJING (AP) -- Wang Manli of China won a 500-meter World


GOOD GIVING Holiday hints for the health nuts

By DESONTA HOLDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Making your list and checking it twice? Don't forget


PREP BASKETBALL Liberty tops Salem in overtime

In other Saturday action, Canfield's girls trounced Niles. LIBERTY -- Three players scored double


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd--Booneslittledancer5.403.002.60 Copewithhoneybrown3.002.40


PETS It's not that rough to renew your pooch's yearly license

The holiday season is also the drinking and driving season. Mahoning Safe Communities and the


DEMAND | At a glance

DEMAND | At a glance No more lines: Demand for flu vaccine in the United States is dwindling as


FLU SHOTS With vaccines available, people have lost interest

Doctors are finding less public clamor for immunizations. SEATTLE (AP) -- Rod Watson had to cancel


Israeli troops killed in Gaza

Militants struck near the Egyptian border with a ton of explosives. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1010.500--5-5W-17-23-


Women

Women ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) -- Finland's Tanja Poutiainen captured her second straight slalom


DAN K. THOMASSON U.S. immigration laws are irrational

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Isn't it amazing that a nation built on the minds and muscle of immigrants has no


Tiger holds off Harrington to win Target World Challenge

Montgomerie bogeyed his first hole and never came back. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- At this


Another injury: The Steelers lost another starter to injury Sunday. Left outside linebacker Clark

Another injury: The Steelers lost another starter to injury Sunday. Left outside linebacker Clark


There's no gilding the lily when Justice comes to town

Opinion: Warren city officials are trying to put as happy a face as possible on the recent interest by the


BRITAIN

Opinion: BRITAIN The Guardian, London, Dec. 7: Yesterday's terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Jiddah


MEDICAID Lawmakers say health program is susceptible to cuts in funding

Federal spending will need to be cut to balance the budget. McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --


BEHAVIOR Blame it on their brains

Hormones may play a role, but cerebral changes count. By KATHLEEN MEGAN HARTFORD COURANT One


WORTH A LOOK

COLLECTIONS XHoliday Inn Express & amp; Suites, Spangler Road, West Middlesex, Pa., in


HOLIDAYS Boy finds it better to give than receive

The 13-year-old donated birthday gifts saying he already has plenty. CANFIELD -- With the holiday


PREVIEW Tonight's game

KANSAS CITY AT TENNESSEE Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-AM (1240)


Lakers 105, Magic 98

Lakers 105, Magic 98 LOS ANGELES -- Jumaine Jones hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points


NFC

NFC Eagles 17, Redskins 14 Philadelphia held off Washington for its fifth straight win and


CLEVELAND Active economy has port jumping

Port of Cleveland shipping tonnage is the highest in four years. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Port of


TRAFFIC Drivers can hit but they can't run

Police reported a weekend of accidents and drunken drivers. YOUNGSTOWN -- Drivers who police said


BRIDGE

Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Not vulnerable against vulnerable, you hold: xA K J 10 6 uK 9 6 4 vQ


BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO SATURDAY'S RESULTS Akr. E. 45, Massillon Perry 40 Arlington 52,